Edward J. Saub Ophthalmology

Welcome!

Searching for a new San Jose eye doctor? You are at the right place. We care for patients in the San Jose area and for those all over the Bay Area. Our philosophy is to provide personal and friendly eye care, in a comfortable setting, with sufficient time for questions and answers, using advanced technology and diagnostic skills, excellent medical and surgical management, and superior service.

Dr. Saub is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He trained at Stanford University and he is on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is a former surgical instructor for Stanford Residents and he is a former Chief of Ophthalmology at Community Hospital of Los Gatos. Dr. Saub collaborates with many doctors of various specialties throughout the Bay Area and with those at USCF and Stanford.

South Bay Ophthalmology has grown in many ways, including this new website that features a substantial Patient Education Center, online appointment requests and online forms. We also have a Patient Web Portal that offers Secure Messaging directly with Dr. Saub.

We recently added a link to EyeSmart™ a public awareness campaign that empowers Americans to take charge of their eye health.

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Click on the logo to the right to explore a vast resource.

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It includes information about risk factors for eye diseases, infections and injuries, and the role ophthalmologists play in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. The campaign is sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in partnership with EyeCare America—a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

The practice has expanded in other ways, too. We are now in a larger suite where we offer a full service Optical Shop that features the latest in lens and frame technologies yet offers pricing for most budgets..

Our office uses electronic medical records and electronic medical prescriptions. Your private information is never shared without your permission nor is it stored in the cloud.

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We also provide secure HIPPA-compliant online access to your eye exam records via my Patient Portal at https://secure.myeyecarerecords.com. Once registered, you can securely view, download and transmit your eye records to your computer or another medical provider. Secure messaging with Dr. Saub is also available through the Patient Portal.

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In keeping up with the latest diagnostic technology, we recently added the latest OCT technology in diagnosing and managing glaucoma, macular degeneration and other retinal diseases and optic neuropathies.

I want to thank my patients and colleagues for the many referrals that have contributed to our growth.

Thank you!

I believe patients like the care we provide because of our practice philosophy:

Take time to listen

Provide personalized and friendly care in a comfortable environment

Provide excellent diagnostic and management skill

Provide superior personalized service

Educate each patient about his or her health needs

Partner with each patient for a lifetime of good vision

We schedule appointments to allow sufficient time to get to know you and for you to get to know us. We believe that taking time to answer your questions and to have a meaningful exchange is important to you and your healthcare.

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among U.S. working-aged adults aged 20–74 years.
Diabetic eye disease may include:

Diabetic retinopathy—damage to the blood vessels in the retina.

Cataract—clouding of the eye's lens. Cataracts develop at an earlier age in people with diabetes.

Glaucoma—increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that leads to optic nerve damage and loss of vision. A person with diabetes is nearly twice as likely to get glaucoma as other adults.

All people with diabetes--both type 1 and type 2--are at risk. That's why everyone with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely he or she will get diabetic retinopathy. Between 40 to 45 percent of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetic retinopathy, your doctor can recommend treatment to help prevent its progression.

Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life.
You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper protective eye wear.
If you are not taking this step, you are not alone. According to a national survey by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports.
For more information, visit EyeSmart:

Practice News9-1-2018

September is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

When children participate in sports, recreation, crafts or home projects, it’s important for them to know eye safety practices and use protective glasses as appropriate. Each year thousands of children sustain eye damage or even blindness from accidents at home, at play or in the car. More than 90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented through use of suitable protective eyewear.
Sports deserve particular attention, because eye injuries occur fairly often in children and young adult athletes: between the ages of five and 14, most sports-related injuries in the U.S. occur while playing baseball. Learn more about eye injuries and prevention.
Visit EyeSmart for more information:

Practice News8-1-2018

August is Cataract Awareness Month

What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It can be compared to a window that is frosted or yellowed. The amount and pattern of the cloudiness within the lens can vary. If the cloudiness is not near the center of the lens, you may not be aware that a cataract is present.

The Fourth of July is a favorite American holiday. Yet mishaps with fireworks can make the holiday memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Each July 4th, thousands of Americans are injured using fireworks. Eyes are among the most injured body parts, and one in six fireworks-related eye injuries results in permanent vision loss or blindness. Eye injuries from fireworks include cuts, burns, abrasions, retinal detachment, optic nerve damage, rupture of the eyeball, and complete blindness. This damage is often permanent.
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